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norpaq

norpaq


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Registration date : 2009-05-22

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PostSubject: Re: Cold Water gear   Cold Water gear Icon_minitimeWed Jun 10, 2009 3:05 pm

I couldn't pass up the $60 wetsuits at Costco. I got the full length suit but I can always cut the sleeves off if they are too restrictive.

-NP
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KimB

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Registration date : 2007-06-01

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PostSubject: Re: Cold Water gear   Cold Water gear Icon_minitimeThu May 28, 2009 2:18 pm

NP,
That is exactly correct.

KB
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norpaq

norpaq


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Registration date : 2009-05-22

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PostSubject: Re: Cold Water gear   Cold Water gear Icon_minitimeThu May 28, 2009 11:18 am

I assume the farmer John style wetsuit is prefered for mobility over the sleeved wetsuits?

-NP
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Aaron

Aaron


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Age : 46
Localisation : Grande Prairie AB
Registration date : 2008-11-21

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PostSubject: Re: Cold Water gear   Cold Water gear Icon_minitimeMon Apr 20, 2009 12:01 am

By far the cheapest dry tops to be found are at MEC. Unless of course you luck out on e-bay.

Stay warm!!

Aaron
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Jim Myers

Jim Myers


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Registration date : 2007-05-15

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PostSubject: Re: Cold Water gear   Cold Water gear Icon_minitimeFri Apr 17, 2009 12:45 pm

Hey C,

a really good base layer is a farmer John style wetsuit, like you probably used for the beginner course. then a drytop, which can be pricey, check mountain equipment co-op's gear swap page, sometimes people have equipment they've grown out of. The booties they have at Valhalla are good, and the last piece of advice is to buy a cold weather cap. These are neoprene or the MEC one which is okay is rubber with a fleece lining.

Happy Shopping;
Jim
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cSquared




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Registration date : 2008-07-29

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PostSubject: Cold Water gear   Cold Water gear Icon_minitimeTue Apr 14, 2009 3:13 pm

I wonder if the experienced guys have any suggestions for preparing for the cold water around here, but doing it on a budget. A dry suit for me is out of the question, so any ideas? What about footwear?
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